Green Bean Casserole

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 8-10

Yield: 9×13 pan

Ingredients

1 – 30 ounces can or pound Green beans, canned or fresh
1 pound White mushrooms, fresh, sliced
½ cup Onions, small, diced
2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 cups Soymilk, unsweetened
6 ounces French fried onions

Preparation

1. If using fresh green beans, blanch until tender. If using canned beans, drain and pour into a 1- quart casserole dish.
2. Sauté chopped onion in vegetable oil until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add flour, salt and pepper to the onion/mushroom mixture. Stir and cook until slightly brown.
4. Slowly pour in milk and stir until thick and bubbly.
5. Pour over green beans and mix well.
6. Top with French-fried onions.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition information

Calories: 201 Total Fat: 12.5g Saturated Fat: 4.5g Carbohydrate: 18g Protein: 4g Sodium: 503mg Vitamin A: 44μg Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 94mg Iron: 1mg Folic Acid: 37μg